The True Heiress Returns (Tilda Jenson) novel Chapter 597

Chapter 597 A Promise from Sheldon

Sheldon grew more and more excited as he spoke, drifting off topic.

Tilda could already guess what this was about. She cut in before he rambled further.

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“Mr. Oliveson, I admit I did it. But I never wanted anything in return. Mr. Parker brought me the job. Back then, Hotel Morloss was caught in the middle, with so many national industries being impacted by the incident. Considering all the sacrifices you have made for the country, I couldn’t stand by and do nothing.”

She gave a small shake of her head. “If you want to thank me, you don’t need to. I understand.”

Sheldon fell quiet when he saw how calm Tilda was, without a trace of selfishness in her words. He stopped his rambling, and his respect for Tilda grew. “Ms. Tilda, you amaze me. You pulled off something so huge, but you walked away without asking for credit. You even gave up putting your name on the lithography project. People like you … there are far too few in this world.”

Tilda shook her head lightly. “I only did what I felt was my duty. That machine was the result of years of hard work from Dane and his team. I would never claim their glory. If you came here just to thank me, I’ve already heard it, Mr. Oliveson. Please, don’t carry it on your mind.”

She leaned back and added, her voice steady, “If every choice in life had to serve a purpose, wouldn’t that be exhausting? I’m no saint, just an ordinary person. Yes, many things I do have reasons behind them. But not everything. Sometimes, I act simply because I want to. Whether I succeed or fail, as long as I feel at peace afterward, that’s enough.”

Her words struck Sheldon deeply. He straightened, his tone solemn. “Now I understand. Ms. Tilda, I was shallow. I’ve truly learned something today. But I didn’t come only to thank you. More importantly–I want to give you a promise.”

Tilda raised an eyebrow. “A promise?”

“Yes” His voice grew firm. “You’ve helped me more than I can say. If living by your own will is your way, then mine is this–I never leave a debt unpaid. I owe you, and I must repay it.”

I know you’re smart, experienced, and have plenty of connections,” Sheldon said. “But I’ve lived sixty years, and I didn’t waste them. If the day ever comes when you need my help, just say the word. I’ll give it everything I’ve got, no questions asked.”

Tilda was quiet for a moment.

Then she nodded.

“Thank you, Mr. Oliveson

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Chapter 597 A Promise from Sheldon

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It was a reward she hadn’t asked for, yet it cost her nothing to accept. And who knew–one day, it might come in handy.

For Tilda, there was nothing to lose–only something to gain.

After the conversation ended, Sheldon offered to send someone to take Tilda back. She refused.

Tilda hailed a cab herself. She got out on a quiet street near the hotel, wanting to take a short walk before heading back.

Tomorrow, Dane would lead the team to Jeselton to handle countless details.

Manfred had already taken on the heaviest share of the workload, but there was still much left.

Even though Dane didn’t want to, there was no choice. They were the team that had built the nation’s first 4nm chip lithography machine.

Too many meetings and too much business waited for them.

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